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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26

! thal >lt was on Inc sue from WHICH
the waves were running We had
taken her bearings By compass as We
rounded the corner Of the berg. and
now a the storm came on we settled
into our seats for a strong pull. The
s8uan had come up with the U Of the
waves, 20 that a. SOU as We had
rounded the berg we found our--Ive,
facing such a whirl ot snow as You can
scarcely imagine. while the waves be-
gan 70 take OF their white orestS and
10 run with greater strength. We
knew that the ship could not remain
stationary, and that the chances Of our
running acru>, her in that storm were
not one in q thousand; but every man
had shut his teeth on the worst when
tie mate brought out the bottle Of
whisky from the stern locker and said:
Now, lads, q pull at the bottle al!
around. We are in an awkward fix, to
be sure. but I've been in far worse. and
am here 70 prove that I came ont all
right. Give me a strong stroke and
I'll put you aboard Of the Nestal in half
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26

NEVER make a COMPLIANT Of a hoe, for /,
is their nature to squeal. -D1n1iH Breeze.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26

THE egotist lives on an I.land.- Washing
ton Critic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26
Hoods SarsaparI
100 Doses One Dollar

sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared by
G, l. HOOD & Co, Apothecarlcs, Lowell, Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26
Hoods ~SarsaparilIa

Peculiar in the wonderful cures it accomplishes,
wholly unprecedented in the history of medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar in its wonderful
record at home. Its sale in Lowell, Mass, where
II is made, has increased steadily since It's intro
duCtion, and for years 1t has been the leading
blood-purilylng medicine in the great spindle City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26

Hoods Sarsaparilla is pccu,i,
1t gains among all classes, Wha
often becomes q fayorite
Hoods Sarsaparilla is also nj
nomenal sales, standing to.day]
cine of It's kind in the couprr9
rilla IL peculiar in its s,repr,J
doses one dollar. 1t lisa coDccn1
sarsaparilla, Dock, juniper h
nandollon, and other yaluable N
ana 1t possesses greater IL
medicinal strength than lS
any similar preparation. Hood
also peculiar in its clean, cIear,|
pchrance as compared with n
makeup of other preparations.
II you have never tried this
do 80 now. II viii purify you'd
appetite, tone your whole systerl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-03-26

and before noon the ice most exposed
to the sun was thawing, We had a
clear sky and could see for miles
around rs, and a grand sight it was.
The pack ice had mostly gone of
to the west, but there were a score OF
big and little bergs in view. We KEEP,
the breakfast fire going all day as a
beacon lire, %smothering it down occa.
sionally to make II black smoke, and
we rambled about a good deal over the
berg. We started up three white foxes,
but as we dared not use the musket,
for fear that the conclusion might
work us harm, we made no captures
The night came on tranquil, with tn,
wind going to the west and holding
balmy, and we had nothing to disturb
us. In the morning, as we were toast
ing Il meat, we felt a tremendouI
quiver run through the berg, and tn,
next moment II good third Of il split OF
with a terrible crash and floated ava,
IRON us. Inc loss OF tins portion CAV,
Ms a bad list to port, and for half nj
hour we were in momcntary cxpecta
ton of the berg capsizing. 1t iloate'
steadily, however, and by and by W
were treasured, and began to wall
about again, while the fire sent up
smoke which could be seen many mile
away.
1t was about an hour after noon, an
} the mate was making ready to remov
a thwart from the boat 10 ~ for kind
ling. when the Scottish steam whale
Highlander suddenly rounded n grea
, berg to the southeast Of us. and cam
into full view of one Of the men VIII
! had just climbed up for II lookout. sb
had seen our smoke aud had been WORK
! Ing toward MS for hours. An hon
after she was first seen We were ab0af
! nj her, mud II isn't for the purpose d
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
"KOusekeeper's Friend"

A large wall bag to housekeeper, is
what desk full Of pigeon holes IS to
the business man. 1t is a large piece
of strong gray drilling with a dozen
Cor more or less) pockets sewed on,
three rows of four pockets, or four
rows Of three according as you have a
long or broad wall space on which to
hang it. These pockets are from six
inches deep and five broad to twelve
by ten, according TO the slowing room
you require, they are stitched on and
on each is written in large plain letters
with INK the contents; for instance but
tons, tapes, ribbons, braids, curtain
rings, etc; in short, all the articles that
may be too useful to throw away. vet
because they are not new or seldom
used, may not find a place in the work
basket. Ribbons a little solled. lust
the thing to line or bind or strengthen
some article, tapes still strong. or but
tons from a garment old fashioned but
sure to come in again, odd buttons too,
that only cucumber the regular button
box. All the odds and ends we NAV
think it a sort Of duty to keep, if we
have a thrifty soul, Yet which are
nuisance if we constantly come across
them, may find appropriate homes in
these bags.-CQtberiae OtceJa, IN Good
AOUSe6t, PING.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
NegetabIe Meat-E,afers.

One of the best known of these in
sact-eating plants found here, as well
rs in Lapland and Scandinavia, is tire
Sun-dew (Drosera), discovered about
century ago. Another plant, the So
called flytrap Of VelztS (Dion8a) of
America, which was brought to En-
gland one hundred and twenty wears
ago, has received the name of Venus
Tor the reason that, like the goddess
OF beauty, it attracts and captivates
everything that heedlessly approaches
It, At the bottom of the plant the
leaves cluster like a rosette; from the
center Of this arises the flower-staIk.
The edge of the leaf, which is nearly
circular, is overgrown with strong
bristles, while its surface is covered
with small glands, at either side of
which are three long hairs. A fiv ap-
proaches; carelessly it settles on the
leaf, and perchance touches one of the
SIX long hairs; suddenly the leaf folds,
the Drlstle5 interlace, and the insect is
caught. Oftentimes the whole tragedy
takes but ten seconds. The sensitive
halrs have performed their duty; now
begins the work of the glands. These
discharge a large quantity of colorless
acid sIime-the digestive fluid, pepsin
and the closed leaf changes at once
INTO stomaohic organ. After a lapse of
eight OF nine days the leaf reopens, the
insect has disappeared, the prey has
been consumed, The above-mentioned
facts constitute the main features of
the process of digestion, but in con-
nection with it many questions arise.
What happens, for instance, if a non.
edible object irritate the hairs, perhaps
q stone or Il piece of wooda The leaf
closes with the greatest possible swift
ness, but soon discovers its mistake,
and does not discharge the digestive
juice; after lapse of twenty-four hours
1t again unfolds, ready for another
capture. This does away with the
marks OF distinction thus far generally
accepted, namely, that s.plants live.
animals live and feel" (plqatoec ujclt1at.
aa3inaalja Cjc2t,et et seRt5untJ, for the
Dionea distinguishes quite readily, by
taste and feeling, that which is digest
lble from that which IS not Bv ex-
pertinent, it has been ascertained that
nitrogenous nouri~hment is preferred
by the Dion@a; hence every kind of
meat (beef, pork, and veal, either raw,
fried or stewed) is digested by the
plant; also albumen and cheese; the
latter, however, causes disturbances
during digestion, and the leaf easily
ails.-Dr. Ptuhi, IN Popular Science
A0nthLY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
Good Taste in the Household.

II our homes are to be made beauti-
ful and comfortable, economy and good
taste will both be needed to accomplish
this worthy object. Our first question
must be, How much capital have | to
eXpend upon a home? Let me make
reasonable division of it upon the
building of the house; upon the furni-
ture OF it; upon our sustenance; upon
our clothes; upon our education, and
we will have home in good taste if we
own cottage or a palace. In other
words let harmony be the basis upon
which the home is constructed, let it be
the theme upon which the variations
are played. Then if your home is ele-
CANT, your dress and company and
manners and conversation will also be
elegant; if your home is simple your
dress, entertainments and manners and
conversation will also be simple, the
only difference between elegance and
simplicity being d difference of degree.
II the man of elegance has to offer at
his table many courses of fine viands,
there is no more virtue in ii than there
Is IN the simple repast which the man
of humber means offers his guests.
Good taste lies not in the abundance,
but III the spirit and the inherent orsal-
ity. 1t is told of Walt Whitman that
he received the visit of & distinguished
scholar not long since in this wise:
Visitor awaiting his return from a
walk; he arrives and welcomes without
embarrassment the person, asks him
TO remain and take supper. When
seated the old housekeeper brings IL
oatmeal cakes, nothing more or less.
All is well with him and his guest I'M
til the latter, noticing the grim ex-
preston Of face of the old housekeeper,
reflects that, alas. he has eaten her out
Of meal cake, probably, and she will
have none. This story has a beautiful
side to it and a very ugly side. Calm
ness of manner toward an unexpected
guest, and hospitality, are both admir-
able, but can Walt Whitman see no in
cOngruity in his mental and physical
life. Something is out of Joint! 1t is
not in harmony with Gods Universe,
with His purpose concerning us. 1t is
plain living and high thinking, and no
man has the right to cheat his stomach
at the expense of his brain. We do not
believe in apologies, Sometimes sim
pie. straightforward explanations will
lessen the discrepancies that others may
be surprised to observe, but as q rule,
discrepancies arise from circumstances
over which we have no control, and the
circumstances of our lives are usually
known and read by all those about US,
50 that complacent silence is usually
the best rule.-JlrS. II. Iuttle, ln Good
HOUSe6eepln9.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
President PoIk's Brother.

"Ihere were many peculiar charac-
ters in the Mexican War" said Gen.
Viele, the other day, while strolling
through the lobby of the House during
recess. Il remember Mai. William H.
Polk was one of them You recollect
that at that time his brother was the
President of the United States, and he
himself had been sent as Minister to
Naples, and had resigned to come home
and enter the service against Mexico.
He was a jocose fellow, full Of humor
and anecdotes. He used to say: The
reason my brother sent me as Minister
to Naples was because SO many of the
other Ministers who had been sent
there came back with disease of the
spine, induced by their efforts to rival
the polteness of the King. / hadn't
been there sixty days before l put the
King to bed with broken backr
when Mai. Polk arrived at his
headquarters in Mexico he knew moth
ing whatever of military matters. He
was ordered to take command of a
regiment of which l was Adiutant. Be-
fore doing so he got a friend to write
out all the orders he would have to
give. When he appeared upon the
scene he called out to the orderly to
send the Adjutant to him. Here are
my orders, said Polk, handing them
over to me; have them publisbedr
They were published accordingly.
''Ahe next Gay Maj. Polk was order
ed to form squadron. He said to me
My spur IS off; | wish TO put it on.
Give the order 70 put the squadron in
motion. did so. Continue to Give
orders, sir" shouted the Major. The
next day he began to read up on mill
tary tactics. He read the first PAGE
and took drink. Then he read the
second page and took another drink.
Finally he threw down the book and
exclaimed;
'Adjutant Viele, don't know
ID thing about it. Ny brother is
President of the United States. You
stick by me and tell me what to do,
and II see that you get quick promo
ton"
at is needless to add that stuck to
the brother of the President. ."-WaSls-
tlgt0ls Post
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
i Widow From Kentucky.

There IS now visiting Washington,
writes a correspondent of the Savannah
NcJCS, woman whose life is veriiica-
ton of the correctness of the old adage
that truth is stranger than fiction"
The woman is Kentucky born. Her
parents were Iinched by lack of this
worlds goods, and early in life the girl
determined to marry money. Near her
ancestral roof lived a cousin worth a
million, but nevertheless a miser. He
fell IN love with her. She encouraged
his suit. and marriage followed Con-
trary TO expectation, the old fellow did
not relax his miserly habits after his
marriage, and the young wife must
have led Il pretty miserable sort of exist
once during the few years of her mar
ried life. One child. only-the daugh-
ter now in Washington-was born of
this marriage. \ few years after, the
old man conveniently died, and left his
vast wealth to his widow and child.
When the viii was opened it was found
that the estate was cntaiicd; that is, he
gave it to his daughter during her life
time, her mother to act as trustee and
guardian until her coming of ace.
Should she marry aud have children
the estate was to 90 to them, but in
the event of her death without issue.
the entire property was . revert to his
nearest of kin.
The prescribed period of mourning
having passed, the young widow launch
ed forth into the most extensive
changes. The home of the miser be-
came a palace, and was the resort of
the elite and wealthy people of the
country for miles around, Mother and
daughter decided to spend 4 winter in
Washington, where they hired an ex-
pensiye suite of apartments in the best
hotel 1t was not long before they
were surrounded by a host of admirers
among the number being two promi-
nent members OF congress, who became
enamored Of the beautiful and extraya-
giant widow. One OF the two was n,-nch
weather. than the other, and invcriabIv
heralded his calls by sending = maoniti-
cent bouquet as an accOp.Daniment of
the card he gave the 5cU-bov 70 take
to the lady's room, His rival. how
ever, was ON watch, and on several oc-
Gasions intercepted the bcll-boy in the
hallway and substituted his own card
Tor that Of his rival in the bouquet.
Discovery came at last, and, while
speculation as to whether there would
be duel was ut its height, the woman
and her daughter took their departure.
going to Europe, where they remained
Tor over year. Suffice ii 10 say there
was no duel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
A Lesson in Botany.

Say, was in a predicament the
other evening"" remarked a middle
aged professional man this morning;
land all because | wanted to turn
school-teacher; you see, | was endeav-
oring to impress upon my little girl
the difference between the animal,
vegetable, and mineral kingdoms; well,
| wes proceeding very nicely, as ]
thought. but | was treading on pit
fall. To what kingdom does the or
ange belong?' To the vegetable king
DOM was the prompt answer. Now,
to what kingdom does our hired girl
belong?' To the vegetable kingdom.
%, nor said l, that is not right Yes
it is, pa; heard you tell her she was a
daisy, and they belong to the vegetable
kingdom The very worst part of il
was, D." said the fond parent. ''that The
little thing looked so mischievous |
knew her answer was not nearly so in
nocent rs it might appear, '-Elmira
GazeikJ
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
A Blind Dog Walks a Mile.

With respect to dogs NJ. Changeux,
who is now exhibiting 2 troup Of them
at the Nouveau Aque, says their edu-
cation is a work OF time and patience.
Sometimes it takes two years. Il use
neither sugar nor whip" he informs
US. 81 take my dog in my hands, talk
to him, and try to make him understand
what he is to do. Iperform the trick
myself and the dogs follow and initiate
me-" At present he is showing a car
riage dog which performs on the single
wire, Il viii tell you how L taught him
to become an equilibrist l made him
first of all walk on a plank which was
balanced to and fro. The plank was
gradually reduced in width every dav,
and the movement accelerated. At
length the plank dwindled down to a
mere slip; this was replaced by a long
round stick, and ultimately the doc
found himself on the single wire. :"
Strange TO say, this dog is blind. NJ.
Changeux says scent is the great quail
ty which enables dogs to perform some
tricks.-PaH Nal Gazette.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
a Cats Dizzy Ride,

4 cat got upon the riGl of a high fly
wheel which runs in L pit at an electric
light station in Brooklyn. The wheel
was soon making twenty revolutions a
minute. 1t was impossible to rescue
the catfrom its perilous position with
out stopping the engine, and putting
ont all lights dependent upon the dyna-
mos in the station; SO the unfortunate
animal had to ride on until the engine
was stopped at the usual hour for put
ting out the lights. The cat then drop
ped exhausted from the wheel, but soon
revived, and was none the worse for its
strange experience. 1t is estimated
that IN the seven hours which the animal
spent on the wheel near the rim it
travelled more than 500 miles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
Experiments in GastrOnomy.

1t is well known that many birds and
beasts are unpalatable at certain times
of the year, owing to the food they eat.
On the other hand, it is proved that the
canvas-back duck, the most delicious
morsel known TO mortal palate, owes
its exquisite aroma entirely to the So
called wild celery on which it feeds in
the Chesapeake bay, for if the same
bird is killed in the state of New York.
or in New Jersey, its flavor Is not SUI
perior to other ducks. Again, the
flavor of Congo chickens is described
by an African tourist as being of pecu-
liar excellence, and he adds that these
chickens are fed almost exclusively on
pine-apples. Why should not the prin-
ciple here involved he applied in a
systematic manner? BY rearing poul-
try and other animals on food of a spe-
cial fragrance this quality might be i'm
parted to their meat, and the produc-
ers, like certain wine-growers, might
make fortunes by securing an interna-
tional reputation for the excellence of
their special brands" Such original
nuanceS of flavor would not only de-
light the epicures, but stimulate anew
the tagging appetites ofinyaids, prove
potent weapon in combating the
most prevalent of modern disorders.
dyspepsia, besides opening wide field
for the exercise of human ingenuity
and creating a new industry.-The
Contemporary ReCtelC.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14

Julius Cohn, of Atlanta. Ga. has
what is perhaps the oldest flute in the
United States. 1t is made OF ebony. or
some other very hard black wood, and
is heavily mounted with silver. 1t con-
tains two long keys and seven short
ones, Toward the large end there is .,
Hat surface about an inch square, into
which there are wrought in small sill
yer letters. the following words: .sJu-
lius Cohn, Dresden. 173S." The oriri-
nal owner was the present owners
great-great-great-grandfather, who was
a renowned physician in his day. The
instrument is in an excellent state of
preservation, and its possessor values
it highly. 1t was on exhibition at the
centennial exposition in Philadelphia,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
A GIET E0R ALL.

In order to give all chance to test it,
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Dis
coVery for CONSUMPTION, Coughs and
Colds, will be, for a limited time, given
away. Tins offer is not only liberal, but
shows Unbounded faith in the merits of
this great remedy. All who suffer from
Coughs Goije, Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis. OF. any affection of Throat.
Chest, or Lnngs, are especially requested
to call at Henry Ffnricbs Drug Store,
and get Trial Bottle Free, Large Bot
ties 81. 4
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
One of the smallest O

One of the smallest oscillating en-
gines in the country was made not
long ago by citizen of Baltimore,
Md. 1t is about half rs large as a col
lar-button, and is hidden completely
beneath a child's thimble. Its bore is
one-sixtcenth OF an inch, and its stroke
one-eighth The wheel, snaft, and
crank weigh eight grains, the cylinder
1--WE. and the stand and pillar twelve
grains, making lhc whole weight one
pennyWeight one grain. Run by COM
pressed All, it makes three thousand
revolutions minute
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14
One Less at Home = One more in
Heaven.
One less at home,

One less at home.
The charmed circle broken-a dear face
Missed day by day from its accustomed place,
But cleansed, and saved, and perfected by
One more in Heaven.
One less at home!
One voice of welcome hushed and evermOre
One farewell word spoken; on the shore
Where parting comes not, one soul landed
One more in Heaven!
One less at home!
Chill as the earth-born mist the thought would
rise,
And wrap our footsteps around, and dim our
But the bright sunbeam darted from the skies
One more in Heayen
One more at home
This Is not home, where, crGmped in earthly
mold,
Our sight Of Christ is dir7-our love is cold.
But there, where face to Idce we shall behold,
Is nome and Heaven
One less on earth!
It's pain, its sorrow, and its toll to share:
One less the pilgrims daily cross TO bear;
One more the crown ct ransomed souls to
wear,
AT home ia Heaven!
One more in Heaven!
Another thought to brighten cloudy days,
Another theme Of thankfulneSs and praise
another link on high our souls TO raise
To home and Heaven!
One more at home.
That home where separation cannot be,
That home where none are missed eternally,
Lord Jesus, grant us all place with Thee
At home III heaven!
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14

Among the remarkable woods OF
South Africa is sneezewood PteroxyIon
utile), which in durability is said to
surpass even lignumvit@, producing
machine bearings which have been
known to outlast those of both brass
and iron.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14

qT0RNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
IL OMce in ToErisou's brick block, north END
atm street bridge, Mauitowoc, Wisconsin. Gollec-
ions promptly attendedto.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14

Mrs. Nancy Frost, formerly of Low.
ell, Mass, is the oldest lady in Ohio.
She was born 103 years ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-04-14

FITS: All Fits stopped free by Dr. K'ine's Great
Nerve EestoreT Motifs after first lays use Mar
yeious cures. Treatise and 500 trial bette free 10
Fit cases. SEND to DR.. Kline, 93I Arch : Phila Pa
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WASH & NASH

A FT0RNEYS ANDCOCNsELORS AT LAW
Jica over First National Bank, Eighth -
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